| Literature DB >> 16432378 |
Simon P Bach1, Neil J M Mortensen.
Abstract
Ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) has become the standard of care for the 25% of patients with ulcerative colitis who ultimately require colectomy. IPAA is favored by patients because it avoids the necessity for a long-term stoma. This review examines how 3 decades of experience with IPAA has molded current practice, highlighting 5- and 10-year follow-up of large series to determine durability and functional performance, in addition to causes of failure and the management of complications.Entities:
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Year: 2006 PMID: 16432378 DOI: 10.1097/01.MIB.0000197547.80558.59
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Inflamm Bowel Dis ISSN: 1078-0998 Impact factor: 5.325